De Gaulle’s forces repulse mutinous paratroopers at Oran
Loyal French units repelled a bid by mutinous paratroopers to seize Mers el Kebir near Oran signaling a major setback for the Algiers insurgents. De Gaulle tightened control, recalled troops from NATO duties, called up reservists, and ordered a North African blockade while praising unity in Paris and among the public.
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Algeria
NATO
West Germany
Michel Debre
Algiers
Mers el-Kebir
de Gaulle
France
Gibraltar
Bone
French Test Fourth Bomb In Sahara
Paris announces the fourth French atomic test in the Sahara. Officials say the above ground blast marks the end of that phase and fuel speculation that France has achieved portable air capable nuclear capability through miniaturization.
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Sahara
Paris
France
North
Africa
C D Principal Warns Pupils on Washington Trip
Chauncey-Dover High School principal Paul R. Fiske told 20 students on a five day Washington visit to drink only at home if they must. He noted two boys from last year’s group obtained liquor and urged enforcement of the law prohibiting sales to minors. He said he is not a teetotaler but seeks to avoid trouble.
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Washington
Paul R. Fiske
Chauncey-Dover High School
Athens County
Fiske
Kennedy
District of Columbia
Tshombe Walks Out On Anti-Communists
Coquilhatville Congo President Moise Tshombe of Katanga left the anti Communist bloc after accusing President Kasavi of the Leopoldville government of selling out the Congo to the United Nations.
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Tshombe
Coquilhatville
The
Congo
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Joseph Kasavibu
Leopoldville
United Nations
Seasonal Employment To Help Job Situation
The Division of Research and Statistics of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation says Ohio's employment should rise and unemployment fall if normal seasonal patterns hold.
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Columbus
Ohio
Division of Research and Statistics
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Laos cease fire plan gaps threaten new rebel push
Washington officials warn a key gap in the Laos cease fire could let Communist backed rebels strike before the 14 nation Geneva peace conference. Laos accepts British Soviet call for cease fire and aims to end fighting by noon Wednesday.
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Washington
U.S
Laos
Peiping Radio
Souvanna Phouma
Britain
Soviet Union
Indochina
Geneva
Viet Nam
State Department
United States
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Kennedy plans new economic aid to sustain recovery
Washington reports the Kennedy administration will pursue additional measures to aid the economy despite signs of a rebound by early summer. The moves stem from a broad economic review led by Dr. Walter Heller, with officials warning further steps may be needed to combat structural unemployment from automation and declining coal and other industries.
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Washington
Kennedy
Walter Heller
Council of Economic Advisers
Douglas Dillon
Ohio Senators Weigh Study for Educational TV Network
Ohio senators study a bill to create a nine member educational television commission that would establish a statewide network for instruction for all ages. The commission would decide on transmission facilities whether leased or state owned and would coordinate lectures readings demonstrations and other offerings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Educational Television Commission
FAA Proposes Ohio U Airport Upgrades and Land Acquisition
The FAA's five year plan to Congress includes improving Ohio University’s airport by extending the runway lighting and acquiring land while removing obstructions near the Athens Livestock Sales area. A litigation dispute centers on the stockyards. The plan calls for about 1.1 billion dollars for 465 new airports nationwide and upgrades to 26 percent of existing facilities.
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Ohio
Federal Aviation Agency
Congress
University
Athens
FAA
N. E. Halaby
Laverne Lausche
Lausche
Halaby
Returnees Testify Cuba Land Of Terror
The Associated Press reports increased support for Fidel Castro as Cuba cracks down on religion. Jails overflow and homes are used as prisons after the failed invasion, with estimates of 50 000 to 1 million arrests and priests detained. Some say Castro’s strength grew after Soviet backing repelled the rebels.
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Cubana Airlines
New York
Mexico City
Faculty Back Move to Oust OWU President
Delaware campus faculty vote to remove Ohio Wesleyan University president David A. Lockmiller after a debate on his leadership. More than 110 faculty members endorsed replacing him or drastically changing the university’s administration.
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Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University
David A. Lockmiller
Lockmiller
Mercury rocket explodes after Atlas launch
An unmanned Mercury space capsule failed to reach orbit when the Atlas booster exploded in flight about 30 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral Florida.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Atlas
Investment Returns Good As Promised
Chicago court records reveal physician Dr. James J. Lewis left Betty Fedyn a substantial inheritance after 20 years of using part of a receptionist's $40 weekly salary to fund investments he promised would pay off. The will filing on Monday disclosed an estimated estate of $250,000 with $220,000 left to Fedyn, a 47 year old widow.
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Chicago
Betty Fedyn
James J. Lewis
JFK Accepts Full Responsibility for U S Cuba Role
Washington report states President Kennedy bears sole responsibility for United States actions in the Cuba invasion. The White House reiterated his stance amid Republican criticism of Secretary Udall linking Eisenhower to early rebel landings.
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Washington
Kennedy
United States
White House
Stewart L. Udall
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Cuba
FBI Nabs Score in Insurance Swindle across States
The FBI arrested a score of civilians and servicemen on charges of a 14.5 million insurance swindle. Twenty people were detained in six states, with about 1700 fraudulent authorizations found at the Army Finance Center in Indianapolis, a center that processes payrolls for the Army.
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Indianapolis
FBI
Army Finance Center
Ohio utility executive predicts rejoicing over GOP gains
Lima telephone firm leader George B. Quatman, head of 16 firms, writes a letter praising a Republican victory as a sign of better earnings for Ohio public utilities. The missive, read in a House committee, targets past PUCO appointments and forecasts DiSalle's defeat and Rhodes' rise.
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Ohio
George B. Quatman
Lima
Sen
D-Richland
House Elections and Federal Relations Committee
Telephone Services, Inc
Quatman
Bucyrus
Waterville
Cortland
Lemoyne
Mount Vernon
Defiance
Wauseon
Wooster
Ottawa
Paulding
Rockford
Shelby
Bellefontaine
van Wert
Luckey
Cuban Medal Claimant Found To Be Imposter
A man claiming to be Manuel Perez Garcia and winner of the U S Medal of Honor in World War II burst into a death demand during a television show about Fidel Castro. The Pentagon in Washington said the authentic Manuel Perez Garcia died in battle and was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.
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Salo Baron
Columbia University
Adolf Eichmann
Baron
Europe
Key West
Fla
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Manuel Perez Garcia
U. S
Washington
Pentagon
Used Choremaster garden tractor for sale at $345
Roger Wolfe of Route 3 Ath ens canceled his ad for a garden tractor. The notice urges readers to sell garden equipment quickly with a used Choremaster tractor and cultivator priced at 345.00, with contact numbers LY 2-068 and LY 3-1242 for Messenger Classified Ads.
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Roger Wolfe
Route 3
Athens
Messenger
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